maternity style

Outfit details: Casual tank dress (non-maternity) | Round Raffia Basket Bag | Espadrilles | Sunglasses | Watch

Hi friends! I’m rounding up my favorites from the Nordstrom Half Yearly sale. I’m sure you’ve seen some others share their picks, and it’s likely many of them are similar because a.) who can resist simple staples like this tank dress I’m wearing? b.) mom attire pretty much evolves to all be the same: easy, functional pieces that you can wrangle your child in but still look cute if you’re feeling like feeling fancy that day. I’ve linked a ton of things I own and wear regularly + others that are in my shopping cart because who can resist 40% off some great basics or warm weather pieces that’ll take you through this season and beyond?!

Speaking of feeling fancy… I’m just not feeling that fancy these days. I hit the 34 week mark this week, and I don’t want to sound like a complainer, but I’ve reached the achy, sort of miserable part of pregnancy where you get up a lot to pee in the middle of the night and toss and turn from all the back discomfort. So, I’m not getting very restful sleep. It’s super hot (and humid) outside so everything feels like sweaty exercise. I will probably only be doing curbside grocery pick-up or Instacart from now on because I made the mistake of going to the grocery store last week around 3pm and that just wasn’t fun.  I’m starting to get those looks from strangers where they try to get a cart for you or they offer to load your groceries.  I had to change a mattress cover and sheets on Braden’s bed earlier this week (we just switched him to his new room in a queen bed) and I felt like I had just worked out for 30 minutes. Don’t get me wrong — I am sooo grateful to be growing this healthy baby girl, but I’d be lying if I said I felt like I was functioning at 100% and feeling wonderful. Pregnancy four years ago was much easier than this pregnancy. Granted, I think that being sedentary due to bed rest and activity restrictions this go-round hasn’t helped, nor has chasing a toddler when you’re carry an extra 20+ pounds. I’m really understanding now why people say having a toddler and being pregnant will make you never want to have another kiddo again.

Because of the Texas heat, I’m wearing a ton of dresses like this blue lightweight tank dress. I typically wear with flip flops, but I have been loving these espadrille flats. The dress I’m wearing (color is called blue aurora) isn’t a part of the Nordstrom Half Yearly sale but still really affordable at $55. Other colors in this exact style are a part of the sale and under $30. I love this coral version here. These tank dresses are non-maternity, and I wear a small for reference.

I’ve shopped the Nordstrom Half Yearly Sale for years to stock up on staples that will carry you through this summer and beyond. I have this burnt orange top (I wear a size small in it, even now since it’s meant to fit on the looser side.) which is perfect come football season. This casual baseball tee I’m wearing here is on sale, too, with tons of sizing available. I have this flowy pink dress, which is perfect for wedding or showers and it’s only $50!  I’ve linked a lot more items in the widget below and everything is non-maternity. Happy shopping and have a wonderful long weekend!